Gratefulness Matters

Month: January 2015

I like American Italian food. Never having been to Italy I am not really sure what authentic Italian food is so I guess I’ll stick with the stuff I know. Lasagna, pizza, stuffed shells. Laden with calories and carbs I... Continue reading →

When we play hearts with our friends, invariably at some point, Ron will lay down a card and say, “Well, I’m in the soup now,” which loosely translated means “I’m committed to a plan of action which is scary at... Continue reading →

People intrigue me. The differences and the similarities. Likes and dislikes. Preferences. How grateful I am to not be surrounded by a world of clones of me. Yikes, even the thought is scary. Like a mirrored room at a carnival.... Continue reading →

There is freedom in choosing to rest. When I decide to put aside all the tasks that I think I should be doing and take an hour or two or an entire day to rest I am being deliberate with... Continue reading →

I’ve had strong leadership skills been bossy since I was a little kid. This comes in particularly handy when one is the older sister and has a compliant younger sister who, at least for a time, will do almost anything you... Continue reading →

For some weird reason today as I left a major store this morning I thought about stealing. I was wondering how people do it. Even if I wanted to steal I would be so bad at it that I would... Continue reading →

How I pray that your home is a place of safety, joy and love. A haven, so to speak. This place where I live is nothing all that special in and of itself. It’s neither fancy or large and the only antiques it... Continue reading →

It has been quite a few days and I don’t owe any quarters. I mentioned here that I have some accountability buddies in place as we manage some small daily goals. This tracking system involves quarters when we miss a daily goal.... Continue reading →

I was with a friend. I do not know what prompted this conversation but she asked me if she had ever told me about the time she ran over a sign. I said that she had not and that is... Continue reading →

Sometimes change happens by a deliberate choice on our part: moving, transferring to another company, driving a different vehicle. Change can be fun and invigorating. A job promotion or new house can certainly be a good thing. Sometimes change brings with... Continue reading →

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I’m Cindi. I read. I write. I am crazy about my family, friends and faith. I sing poorly, laugh loudly and ask questions. A lot of questions. I'll listen to your answers and then ask more questions. Thank you for stopping by.